Rgular physical activity, less sedentary time, and appropriate nightly sleep (7–8 h) were associated with a lower subsequent risk of dementia. Regular physical activity was associated...
Older people who are socially connected, physically healthy, and spiritually engaged are significantly more likely to experience complete mental health.
Even light drinking—generally thought to be protective, based on observational studies—is unlikely to lower the risk, which rises in tandem with the quantity of alcohol consumed.
Insulin, which is produced by the pancreas and travels to the brain to perform its functions, plays a central role in promoting brain blood flow and...
There are nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease. Depending on the stage of dementia, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be appropriate or practical...
Researchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the sole cause of the condition,...
Being persistently lonely during midlife (ages 45-64) appears to make people more likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) later in life. However, people who...
Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds a new UCL-led study.
Having a faulty gene linked to dementia doubles the risk of developing severe COVID-19, according to a large-scale study.
Doctors are trying to at least soften the blow that the disease delivers on people’s brains with different medications and even some activities linked to improved...
